Hull have not set up to defend against an in-form Arsenal side, they've gone for three at the back and five in midfield, with Sone Aluko and Dame N'Doye the front two.

However, it is the visitors who have dominated possession in the early stages and they fashion half a chance when Aaron Ramsey crosses for Olivier Giroud, but he pokes over under pressure.

Who will the force be strongest in tonight? (last Star Wars Day reference, honest!)

Arsenal get us under way.

One last reminder of the teams before the players emerge onto the KC Stadium pitch:

Hull XI: Harper, Chester, Dawson, McShane, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Quinn, Brady, N'Doye, Aluko. Subs: McGregor, Rosenior, Bruce, Meyler, Hernandez, Jelavic, Robertson.

Arsenal XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Cazorla, Coquelin, Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud. Subs: Szczesny, Gibbs, Gabriel, Rosicky, Wilshere, Walcott, Flamini.

Referee: Lee Mason (Lancashire)

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The players have finished their warm-ups and wandered back into their respective dressing rooms. Ten minutes until kick-off...

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Matt, Romford: Impressive work, Rory (19:34). Referencing a minor character from Episode 1. The force is strong with this one!

Siddharth Meno: At least Arsene Wenger wouldn't struggle with those pesky zippers in this...

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Anonymous texter: Hands up who searched for Watto (19:34) immediately? I did.

So did we, Anon. But please remember to include your name on all texts.

Both sides head into this game in good form, Hull having beaten Crystal Palace and Liverpool in their last two games and Arsenal extending their unbeaten run to nine games, although they did draw against Chelsea last time out.

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Manraikkonen: May the fourth place in the Premiership be with you Emperor Pellegrini.

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Hull manager Steve Bruce: "When you play against your big boys, you have to be at your maximum. We've managed to do that in our last few games but can we do it again? Arsenal are the form team at the moment.

"They have got great players - they have got clever players up front and it's imperative we don't let them play in gaps. We've given ourselves a good chance to survive now - everyone is performing at the bottom now."

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This is a nice touch.

Hull City say they will, external be paying their respects to Gregory Mertens, the Lokeren defender who died of heart failure after collapsing during a match last week. Mertens played against Hull in the Europa League earlier this season.

Rory Gallimore: Sean Dyche. Watto. Likes a bargain. Voice of a chronic chain-smoker.

Watto anyone? Me neither...

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Both teams name unchanged sides tonight, but Arsenal are without Danny Welbeck who isn't fit to take his place on the bench because of inflammation in his knee. Jack Wilshere will be hoping to make his first appearance since November.

Hull have leading scorer Nikica Jelavic back on the bench after being sidelined for seven weeks following surgery.

Hull XI: Harper, Chester, Dawson, McShane, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Quinn, Brady, N'Doye, Aluko. Subs: McGregor, Rosenior, Bruce, Meyler, Hernandez, Jelavic, Robertson.

Arsenal XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Cazorla, Coquelin, Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud. Subs: Szczesny, Gibbs, Gabriel, Rosicky, Wilshere, Walcott, Flamini.

Referee: Lee Mason (Lancashire)

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Ah, there we have it. The half-and-half scarves are out in force as per usual.

I can just about understand such scarves for a cup final, but Hull versus Arsenal on a Monday night?

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Ben, london: I always think of arsene Wenger as admiral ackbar - master strategist but prone to falling into a trap every now and then. Especially when playing Chelsea - who clearly know the dark side of the force.

Adam in Northampton: Tim Sherwood is Han Solo. Cocky, Arrogant but comes out on top!! UTV.

Rob J in Brum: Tim Sherwood is Han Solo. A bit wide, but a man to have in a tight spot and one you know will be instrumental in glory.

Kim, Southampton: Not exactly a PL Manager I know, but Saint's Coach Sammy Lee is a ringer for an Ewok. Short, stocky, cute teddy bear with twinkly eyes!

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Not quite sure what is going on here, but if I was the photographer on the other side of the camera taking this picture, I'd be a tad unnerved...

David Manuel: Jose is obviously Palpatine: initially-loved figure with a Machiavellian rise to power (little horse, anyone?)

Jamie Bolton: SAF = Emperor Palpetine. Lord of the Premier League. If you were on his side he was brilliant, if not you loved to hate him!

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "We have created momentum which we want to keep going. Tonight is one of the opportunities with one of our two games in hand to take second.

"When you come out of a season with positive vibes you enter the next one with confidence."

Phil Neville
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"Sunderland might not get any more points now, and that might save Newcastle. They will survive on what they did in the first half of the season."